Except for the production line, I hate teams at work, although some of my best work experiences were with teams composed of friends who all trusted each other. That is the rub: There is usually an insufferable shmendrik who ruins it for everyone by his insane rush to conquer the world one work group at a time. <br /><br />So, my advice is don't do it if you don't have to, but if you must, make sure it is clear that:<br />- deadlines are serious<br />- poor quality data from one party to the next is a mortal sin<br />- Do your damn work and don't whinge about it<br />- Meetings should be short and sweet, get the the project knocked out so you can do more pleasant work